Ethan Hussey
- Leeds Beckett University[2]
1500 metres
- 2018 British U18s
- • 3000m, 1st
- 2021 British U20s
- • 1500m, 3rd
- 2023 British Champs
- • 800m, 4th
1500m:
Men's athletics | ||
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Representing United Kingdom | ||
World U20 Championships | ||
2022 Cali | 800 m | |
European U23 Championships | ||
2023 Espoo | 800 m |
Ethan Hussey (born 5 March 2003) is an English middle-distance runner specializing in the 800 metres. He won a bronze medal at the 2022 World Athletics U20 Championships in the 800 m.
Career
Hussey first represented the United Kingdom at the 2022 World Athletics U20 Championships, where he won a bronze medal in the 800 m.[1] This earned him the Athletics Weekly British male under-20 athlete of the year award for 2022.[3]
The following year, Hussey won a silver medal at the 2023 European Athletics U23 Championships in the 800 m. He missed the 2023 British Worlds team by just half a second, finishing fourth at the British trials.[1]
Personal life
Hussey grew up playing rugby football, but after a leg injury he switched to athletics. He studies sport and business management at Leeds Beckett University, where he is coached by Andy Henderson.[2] He was inspired by fellow 800 m runner Ben Pattison.[4]
Statistics
Personal best progression
# | Mark | Pl. | Competition | Venue | Date | Ref. |
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1 | 1:52.44 | (Round C) | BMC Gold Standard Races | Stretford, Great Britain | 11 Jun 2018 | [5] |
2 | 1:50.72 | BMC Gold Standard Races | Stretford, Great Britain | 13 May 2019 | [6] | |
3 | 1:49.78 | BMC Gold Standard Races | Stretford, Great Britain | 22 Jul 2019 | [7] | |
4 | 1:46.78 | 5th | BMC Grand Prix | Manchester, Great Britain | 28 May 2021 | [8] |
5 | 1:46.61 | BMC Gold Standard Races | Stretford, Great Britain | 22 Aug 2022 | [9] | |
6 | 1:46.18 | Irish Milers Club Meet | Belfast, Great Britain | 12 May 2023 | [10] | |
7 | 1:45.71 | Internationales Pfingstsportfest Rehlingen | Rehlingen, Germany | 27 May 2023 | [11] | |
8 | 1:45.08 | (Round B) | Merck-Laufgala Pfungstadt | Pfungstadt, Germany | 20 Jun 2023 | [12] |
9 | 1:44.96 | 6th | London Athletics Meet | London, Great Britain | 22 Jul 2023 | [13] |
References
- ^ a b c d e Ethan Hussey at Tilastopaja (registration required)
- ^ a b c "LBU SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP ATHLETE ETHAN HUSSEY: REFLECTIONS ON SEASON SUCCESS, INCREDIBLE COACHING AND A CERTAIN FUTURE AT LEEDS BECKETT". Leeds Beckett University.
- ^ "Ethan Hussey looks back on a vintage season". AW. 30 December 2022. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
- ^ "Rising star Ethan Hussey aiming for the top of the world". 14 February 2024.
- ^ "Athletics recap for meeting #12908509". Tilastopaja.
- ^ "Athletics recap for meeting #12929639". Tilastopaja.
- ^ "Athletics recap for meeting #12933553". Tilastopaja.
- ^ "Athletics recap for meeting #12987110". Tilastopaja.
- ^ "Athletics recap for meeting #13020176". Tilastopaja.
- ^ "Athletics recap for meeting #13038956". Tilastopaja.
- ^ "Athletics recap for meeting #13041207". Tilastopaja.
- ^ "Athletics recap for meeting #13043552". Tilastopaja.
- ^ "Athletics recap for meeting #13045551". Tilastopaja.
External links
- Ethan Hussey at World Athletics